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India Edition · 10 October 2026

Cyber Resilience
for India's Digital Future

India's premier cybersecurity summit bringing together CISOs, government leaders, and enterprise security executives in New Delhi.

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Executive Overview

One Day. One Room.

India's Top 200+ Security Leaders.

India's digital landscape is advancing rapidly through Digital India, UPI, Smart Cities, 5G, and the growing use of AI and cloud technologies. Cybersecurity has become a key priority to safeguard critical infrastructure, financial systems, and enterprise operations.

The rise of ransomware, AI-driven cyberattacks, and supply-chain vulnerabilities is creating new challenges. Enterprises must navigate evolving regulations while addressing a persistent shortage of 1M+ skilled cyber professionals.

Who Attends
Invite-OnlyC-Suite & Directors92% Director-Level+15+ Industries
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Why Now

₹220 Million.

That's what a single breach costs in India today.
And 83% of enterprises haven't begun DPDP compliance.

India faces 3,300+ cyberattacks every week, above the global average. Ransomware, AI-driven threats, and supply-chain compromises are accelerating. The DPDP Act is live and the compliance clock is ticking.

93% of Indian enterprises are increasing their cybersecurity budgets. The question isn't whether to invest, it's where, how, and with whom.

CERT-In ComplianceDPDP Act 2023RBI Cyber FrameworkDigital India
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Conference Tracks

What We're Solving

8 practitioner-led tracks built around India's real threat landscape and regulatory reality.

01

Cyber Leadership & National Security

Elevating cybersecurity as a national priority aligned with Digital India, establishing governance frameworks that enable CISOs to drive board-level security strategy.

02

AI & Emerging Threat Landscape

How AI is reshaping cyber threats, defence strategies, and secure enterprise adoption across India's digital ecosystem.

03

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Defending power grids, telecom, transport, and smart city systems against targeted APTs and nation-state threats.

04

Banking & Financial Resilience

Digital banking, UPI ecosystem, fintech security, and RBI compliance for India's rapidly evolving financial sector.

05

Data Protection & DPDP Act

Navigating the DPDP Act, data localization mandates, and building trust in India's digital economy.

06

Threat Intelligence & SOC

Building world-class SOCs, threat detection, and intelligence sharing across organisations.

07

Cloud & Digital Transformation

Securing cloud adoption and hybrid infrastructure across government and enterprise India as organisations accelerate digital-first strategies.

08

CERT-In Compliance & Frameworks

Implementing CERT-In directives, incident reporting, and national cybersecurity frameworks.

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Confirmed Speakers & Advisors

Industry Leaders & Experts

Air Vice Marshal (Dr) Devesh Vatsa VSM

Air Vice Marshal (Dr) Devesh Vatsa VSM

Advisor Cyber Security & Critical Technologies

Data Security Council of India (DSCI)

Prabhu Narayan

Prabhu Narayan

Director & CISO, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)

Ministry of Finance, Government of India

M Dhanasekar

M Dhanasekar

Wing Commander

Indian Airforce

Dr. Susil Kumar Meher

Dr. Susil Kumar Meher

Head Health IT and CISO

AIIMS

Saurabh Basu

Saurabh Basu

Scientist E & Head (Enterprise Cyber Security)

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), Ministry of Communication, Govt of India

Dr. Jagannath Sahoo

Dr. Jagannath Sahoo

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

INOXGFL

Dr. Pavan Duggal

Dr. Pavan Duggal

Advocate

Supreme Court of India

Dr Harsha Thennarasu

Dr Harsha Thennarasu

Chief Cyber Defence Advisor

HKIT Security Solutions

Lt Cdr Karan Kalra (Retd)

Lt Cdr Karan Kalra (Retd)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Perpetual-Edge

Anuj Kumar

Anuj Kumar

Chairman

Center for Research on Cybercrime & Cyber Law

Jaspreet Singh

Jaspreet Singh

Chief Revenue Officer

Grant Thornton Bharat LLP

Akanksha Garg

Akanksha Garg

Data Protection Officer and Head Digital Products PMO

HDFC Securities

Cmde(Dr) JS Dhanoa (Retd)

Cmde(Dr) JS Dhanoa (Retd)

Former CIO

Indian Navy

Vijayant Gaur

Vijayant Gaur

Director General

Cyber Security Association of India (CSAI)

Agenda

The Day's Programme

One focused day. Two halves. Every session designed to deliver actionable outcomes.

Morning08:30 – 13:009 Sessions
08:30 – 09:30
Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:30 – 09:40
ceremonyWelcome Address
09:40 – 10:00
keynoteChief Guest Address

India's Vision for a Secure Digital Economy

10:00 – 10:15
keynoteOpening Keynote

Cyber Resilience for India's Digital Economy & Critical Infrastructure

10:15 – 10:55
panelPanel 1: Cyber Leadership in the Boardroom

Governance, Risk & National Cyber Readiness

10:55 – 11:10
sponsorSponsor Technology Presentation 1
11:10 – 11:25
sponsorSponsor Technology Presentation 2
11:25 – 11:45
Coffee Networking Break
11:45 – 12:25
panelPanel 2: AI & the New Cyber Battlefield

Defending Against AI-Driven Threats

12:25 – 12:45
firesideFireside Chat

Public-Private Collaboration for National Cyber Resilience

12:45 – 13:00
sponsorSponsor Technology Presentation 3
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & Networking
Afternoon14:00 – 16:006 Sessions
14:00 – 14:40
panelPanel 3: Data Protection & Digital Trust

Navigating India's Evolving Cyber & Privacy Regulations

14:40 – 14:50
sponsorSponsor Technology Presentation 4
14:50 – 15:00
sponsorSponsor Technology Presentation 5
15:00 – 15:40
panelPanel 4: Securing Digital Banking, Payments & Modern Enterprises

Zero Trust, Fraud Prevention & Cloud Security

15:40 – 16:00
awardsCyber Leadership Awards & Raffle Draw
16:00
closingClosing Remarks & Networking Coffee
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The Room

Who Should Attend

Cyber First India brings together the decision-makers shaping India's cybersecurity landscape, from government leaders to enterprise CISOs and technology innovators.

CISO / CSO
CIO / CTO
VP Security
Director IT
Head of Risk
Security Architect
Compliance Lead
Government Officials

Delegate Breakdown by Industry

Banking & Financial Services26%
IT & Technology22%
Government & Public Sector16%
Telecom & Digital Infrastructure14%
Manufacturing & Industrial10%
Healthcare & Pharma7%
Retail & E-commerce5%
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Awards & Recognition

Cyber First India Awards 2026

Recognizing outstanding leaders, innovators, and organizations driving excellence in cybersecurity and digital resilience across India.

8 Award Categories

Celebrating leadership across cybersecurity's most critical domains

01
Cybersecurity Leader of the Year
02
CISO of the Year, Enterprise Security Excellence
03
AI & Cyber Innovation Leader of the Year
04
Cyber Resilience Champion, Critical Infrastructure
05
Cybersecurity Solution Provider of the Year
06
Best AI-Driven Cybersecurity Innovation
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Cloud Security Excellence Award
08
Emerging Cybersecurity Technology Provider of the Year
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Nominations Open

Submit Your Nomination

Know a leader who deserves recognition? Self-nominations are welcome.

Free to nominate · Deadline: 30 September 2026

The Lalit Ashok Hotel New Delhi
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The Lalit Ashok
New Delhi

Set in the heart of Chanakyapuri, New Delhi's diplomatic enclave, The Lalit Ashok offers a world-class setting for India's most important cybersecurity conversations. Where the nation's top CISOs, government leaders, and enterprise security executives convene.

The Lalit Ashok, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
10 October 2026 · 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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